Overview
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum, known as fern-leaved tansy, is a bushy, deciduous perennial within the Tanacetum genus. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, including loam and sand, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and suits various garden settings such as cottage, wildlife, and city gardens. The plant is notable for its fern-like foliage and typically produces button-like flower heads in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to flower borders and beds.
About the genus
Tanacetum is a genus of about 160 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, native to many regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known commonly as tansies. The name tansy can refer specifically to Tanacetum vulgare, which may be called the common tansy or garden tansy for clarity.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tanacetum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworms, Leaf-mining flies
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum?
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum need?
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
